What are the responsibilities and job description for the Background Investigator position at Benton County (OR)?
This is a promotional opportunity open only to current Benton County employees.
JOB SUMMARY
This position conducts background investigations on individuals seeking employment with, or access to, the Sheriff's Office, or for other County positions that might require a more comprehensive background check.
Please Note:
- This is a temporary position, not to exceed 1040 hours in a fiscal year.
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS
- Hourly salary range of $32.38 - $45.28
- Rewarding work in a productive, innovative, and creative environment
- Colleagues who are passionate about public service
- A great work-life balance
- Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with Benton County
- Live, work, and play in Corvallis, Oregon
We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA community members. The strength of our organization lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at Benton County.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- 3 years of work experience conducting backgrounds/investigations with local, state, or federal law enforcement agencies. Work experience with law enforcement and/or reserve will also qualify.
Special Requirements
- Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
- Valid Oregon driver's license. This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please click on the link: Oregon Pay Equity Law
Questions regarding this position can be directed to
Sgt. Ryan Roth, Training & Recruiting Sergeant
Benton County Sheriff's Office
Telephone: (541) 766-6853
ryan.roth@bentoncountyor.gov
Working & Living in Benton County
Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county’s 90,000 residents like to say they “have it all.”
Working at Benton County
Living in Benton County
How to Apply
- To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
- Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered.
- Answer all supplemental questions.
- You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your NeoGov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications, and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the “My Applications” section.
- Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment.
- This is a FLSA non-exempt position
- This position is limited to working 1040 hours in a fiscal year (July 1st - June 30)
- Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
- This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
- This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies or to establish a pool of qualified candidates for future vacancies.
- Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
- Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference, please be sure to attach your DD214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the VA.
- Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
- If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081.
Benton County is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity, fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income.
Helpful links and contact information
Learn more about Benton County
Understanding the County Application Process
Job Interest Cardswebpage
For more information you may contact us by e-mail at recruiting@bentoncountyor.govor by phone at 541-766-6081.
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